PODER ACADEMY

PODER Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Laramie County School District #1 school district, located in Cheyenne, WY with about 174 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 8 teachers, PODER Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

PODER Academy, located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, is a tuition-free public charter school that emphasizes a rigorous academic environment rooted in the belief that all students can achieve college readiness. Serving a diverse student population, the academy is well-regarded for its structured approach to education, which prioritizes core subjects—such as literacy and mathematics—alongside character development. By maintaining a smaller school setting, the institution fosters a close-knit community where teachers can provide targeted support to meet individual student needs.

The name "PODER" (which means "to be able to" or "power" in Spanish) reflects the school’s core mission of empowering students with the skills and confidence necessary for long-term success. Beyond its traditional classroom instruction, the academy often integrates extracurricular opportunities and a strong partnership with families to create a holistic support system. By focusing on academic excellence and personal responsibility, PODER Academy seeks to prepare its students not only for the next level of their schooling but also to become capable, contributing members of their community.

For more information, contact PODER Academy at (307) 632-2248 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.